Behaviour & Rewards

Rewarding pupils for effort, achievement and attendance is fundamental to the ethos of our school

The school’s rewards system is designed to be fair and transparent as well as allowing pupils to be recognised for their outstanding achievement. Communication between staff, pupils and parents is frequent, effective, efficient and consistent. Sanctions are fair and implemented fairly.

There is considerable evidence to suggest that the giving of praise is one of the most effective ways of motivating children. Probably the most important form of praise is the praise given in a lesson by all staff. Regular comments are essential in encouraging pupils to participate and to motivate them to want to do better. It has been suggested that every pupil should receive five pieces of praise in every lesson. This is a tough target, but one that members of staff aspire to.

LESSON TIME AWARDS

MERIT – stickers to insert in pupil planner and recorded on Go4SchoolsThese are given to pupils who achieve high personal standards in their school work and/or behaviour as recognition of their efforts.It is anticipated that teachers give on average 1 – 3 merits per lesson and endeavour to use merits with all year groups.

HEAD OF KEY STAGE/YEAR MERITAwarded to pupils who have received 8 merits.Pupils who achieve a Head of Year Merit in a term will be entered in a termly draw.

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENDATIONAwarded to pupils who have received 4 HOY/KS merits.

CURRICULUM AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS POSTCARDSent by post, to inform parent/carer of Y10 or Y11 pupils that their son/daughter has been working with commitment and purpose in a particular subject.

SUBJECT CERTIFICATESDepartments regularly nominate Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils for a prize in recognition of effort/progress/achievement. The prizes will be awarded in assemblies on a regular basis. The prizes will consist of certificates and small tokens.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust is made up of schools, both secondary and primary, from north Norfolk. The Trust was initially established by Reepham High School and College in 2015. Our vision is simple; for all of our schools to work together to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality and for all of them to provide an exceptional range of educational experiences and opportunities.

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust is made up of schools, both secondary and primary, from north Norfolk. The Trust was initially established by Reepham High School and College in 2015. Our vision is simple; for all of our schools to work together to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality and for all of them to provide an exceptional range of educational experiences and opportunities.

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust is made up of schools, both secondary and primary, from north Norfolk. The Trust was initially established by Reepham High School and College in 2015. Our vision is simple; for all of our schools to work together to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality and for all of them to provide an exceptional range of educational experiences and opportunities.